When I was first asked to write a blog, I presumed I’d write about my professional life, I do have a lot to say about the learning and challenges of the last 20 plus years (I know, hard to believe I’m old enough to have worked that long right? {looks longingly at snap chat filtered... Continue Reading →

Mammograms hurt, just putting it out there. Your boob gets squished in some vice like thing whilst you stick your bum out so your wobbly belly doesn’t get in the way. It’s not dignified, it does hurt, but man alive it’s so worth it. Not so long ago I had that moment, I found... Continue Reading →

A little while ago I was asked to speak on the panel at an event on work life balance. I was pretty nervous but the two glasses of wine helped, and I ended up taking such a lot away from the event. It was so interesting to listen to others journeys and challenges in finding... Continue Reading →

I have a story to tell. A story of guilt and responsibility. A story of my secret demon who's walked by my side for 15 years. A demon I’ve seen less and less of as the years have passed, but one who has no problems sneaking the “This is your fault you know” at opportune... Continue Reading →

A perfectly acceptable question for a new colleague to ask after a few bottles of wine on a night out. A great, getting to know you better, question. One for which there are multiple socially acceptable answers that I could have given, my kids, walking, sewing, I mean I have hobbies. But no, this is... Continue Reading →

I am not kidding, one of my boys genuinely asked me this about two years ago. So what prompted it? Well, about 4 years ago I was flicking through some old photos and came across one where I thought “hmm, you looked alright back then, wish I could go back to looking like that, being... Continue Reading →

I am officially a strong independent woman, I’m stubborn, determined and a little bit feisty. I’ve worked hard to get the career I want and never shied away from a challenge, no matter how scary. So why, oh why, whilst in London for work, a place with the most amazing eateries on every corner,... Continue Reading →